Happy September, everyone! Are the fall/school vibes staring to kick in in your corner of the world yet? 😉 They have for me—so much so that I almost forgot to do this. XD Phew! As always, let's start this Socratic circle by reviewing last month's Socratic question, which asked, Why do you think Abraham Lincoln … Continue reading Socratic circle | September 2021
Poem | Waco
| Waco | Where the Magnolias bloom— Chip and Jo's shiplap-vision for their home. The Silos, gentle white pillars, catch the sun and Toss it through the windows of The church, Finely splintering light. And pews catch it and convert it To song and a special feeling, Almost returning meaning to that Worn place of … Continue reading Poem | Waco
Tag | Little Women books
Today I'm doing the Little Women book tag! This is a fun tag that was created by This Story Ain't Over, and about which I learned through Ryan Elizabeth. Thanks, girls! I love Little Women and I love tags, so this seems serendipitous. ^_^ The questions Jo March— What's a book that you wished you'd … Continue reading Tag | Little Women books
Socratic circle | August 2021
Hey, everyone! I know I say this every time, but... I really can't believe it's time for another Socratic circle again! How does time go so quickly?? >_< I guess that's the problem with scheduled monthtly posts. Makes you feel old suddenly, lol. *adjusts my shawl like an old mousewife* Let's kick this Socratic circle … Continue reading Socratic circle | August 2021
In the home stretch | Foxhunt update iii
Cover © me. Hey, y'all! I'm almost done with Foxhunt, so I thought I'd do a quick update to let y'all know where exactly I am here. And my word, it's been a long time since I did one of these posts—almost six months! :O I'm so sorry, guys! Apparently I'm gonna have a lot … Continue reading In the home stretch | Foxhunt update iii
A summer day in the life
Hey, y'all! I thought it would be fun to make a "day in the life" post for Summer 2021. Later this year, when I'm headlong into college, I might make a similar post to see how my schedule has changed, if at all. These kinds of posts are always fun to look back on. ^_^ … Continue reading A summer day in the life
Tag | The Mystery Blogger Award
Source. Hello, everyone! I'm back today to do a tag, since it feels like it's been a while since I've done one, and I stumbled across one that looks pretty fun. This is The Mystery Blogger Award tag, which was created by Okoto Enigma. I took the liberty of being tagged by Megan @ The … Continue reading Tag | The Mystery Blogger Award
Meet Margot! (+ an Etsy update, Goodreads & other random things)
Back in March, we lost our beloved pet Scottie of twelve years, Bella, to lymphoma. It was a heartbreaking journey that culminated in a miserable trip to the vet to have her put down. And while we still had our two cats and three birds to keep us company, for the past few months there's … Continue reading Meet Margot! (+ an Etsy update, Goodreads & other random things)
Socratic circle | July 2021
Hello, everyone! Happy July! I can't believe it's time for another Socratic circle again, can y'all? Summer is going by too fast... *cri* Let's dive in! *figuratively cannonballs into the figurative Socratic circle pool* Let's start by addressing the Socratic circle issue for June. This asked the "two-for-one" question, Is grace truly the opposite of … Continue reading Socratic circle | July 2021
Poem | The Angel’s Last Step
| The Angel's Last Step | I am an angel Walking on eggshells— Walking on diamonds. And when I look down, I can see Myself multiplied in their sparkling faces. If I spread my wings, will I fly? Hatchlings fly when they leave the nest And it isn’t long before they forget their humble beginnings. … Continue reading Poem | The Angel’s Last Step
Havalah Ruth Peirce 